Ponce fled before officers could arrive, police said. Apolinar and Jose Gallegos-Alvarez were found dead.

At least 10 people called 911 about 9:45 p.m. that Sunday as customers fled from the pool hall. Gunshots made in rapid fire could be heard in a recording of one of the calls.

Investigators believe Ponce left the Asheville area immediately after the shooting, and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Asheville Police ask that anyone with information on where he might be now to call Detective Kevin Taylor at 259-5945 or Crime Stoppers at 255-5050 or send a tip via text message specifically to the Asheville PD by Texting "APDTIP plus your tip" to 274637 (CRIMES).

Police say with the five-year anniversary of the shooting coming up on Sunday, they released the information in hopes of getting some leads.

"The family is still looking for closure," said Sgt. Mike Lamb.

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Asheville police seek suspect in double slaying

Detectives are looking for help from the public in their search for a man wanted in a double-slaying five years ago, police announced this morning.